The Good Divorce Show
It is time to change the destructive narrative of divorce. Families are hungry for a different option.
Episodes
May 29, 2023 • 60 mins
Hailed as too normal* to be a lawyer or ... you're like a lawyer, but nice? Meri Althauser is not your typical divorce lawyer. After many years navigating the courtroom drama of litigating high conflict divorce cases, she has turned toward a kinder, more gentle approach to divorce. As a certified mediator and co-parenting specialist she brings over a decade of experience in the Collaborative Law field. Meri will highlight some of...
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May 22, 2023 • 60 mins
In this episode I am going to break down what a Divorce Coach can do for you. In particular, the Good Divorce Journey I lead couples through is unique in the divorce community. I walk couples through a very intentional process from Day of Decision to Day of Dissolution, and beyond. Often the legal system simply works to GET you divorced, with little guidance on how to BE divorced. The marriage may be ending, but the relationship is...
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May 15, 2023 • 60 mins
Jill Barnett Kaufman has a long history with divorce. Once coming out the other side of her own divorce she began to make a career out of helping others move through divorce without making the same expensive mistakes she did. After years of working as a therapist and parent educator, Jill now devotes her time as a Divorce Coach. The Thriving Through Divorce Program offers support, education and resources to a broad community. Lis...
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May 8, 2023 • 60 mins
This is going to be a valuable conversation, literally. Penny Kidd is not an investor or advisor, she’s a Financial Coach. One of the first things a lawyer is going to ask you to do is lay out all your assets, financial portfolio and do a household budget for your new divorced life. Other than the fact that it is in the middle of a divorce, this is actually a really valuable skill. For most of us, post-divorce life does not look t...
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May 1, 2023 • 60 mins
This episode was inspired by a recent episode of one of my favorite PodCasts - HIDDEN BRAIN. The research being shared was about kindness and how we generally underestimate the impact an act of kindness can have on others. It's not that we go out of our way to be rude, it’s that we don’t go out of our way at all. We hesitate to reach out because we lack confidence, not kindness. So that got me thinking about all the people who are ...
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April 24, 2023 • 60 mins
With over 40 years of practicing family law in the Houston area, we graciously welcome Susan Myres to share her expertise and a look inside the world of divorce from an attorney’s point of view. This week, we will talk with Susan about human behavior behind the relationship along with the unspoken expectations, agreements, and varying perspectives that create tension before the break-up even happens. She will walk us through the fi...
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April 17, 2023 • 60 mins
Kyle and Kelly have a long history that goes back to preschool in Illinois. Fate brought them back together in the Rocky Mountain West where they met again 25 years later. Shortly thereafter they discovered they were pregnant. They made every effort to live together and raise their daughter under one roof. However, it became clear that was not going to be the right arrangement for their family. For the past 7 years their daughter ...
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April 10, 2023 • 60 mins
We need to have the hard conversation about having hard conversations. Most of us feel unskilled when faced with disagreement and conflict. Ending any relationship can be a complex mix of grief and relief. Regardless of the outcome, most of us struggle with #1: the decision and #2: the conversation. Together we will identify your decision-making criteria and what stands in the way of taking action. Learning these skills can benefit...
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April 3, 2023 • 60 mins
Jill Barnett Kaufman has a long history with divorce. Once coming out the other side of her own divorce she began to make a career out of helping others move through divorce without making the same expensive mistakes she did. After years of working as a therapist and parent educator, Jill now devotes her time as a Divorce Coach. The Thriving Through Divorce Program offers support, education and resources to a broad community. Lis...
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March 27, 2023 • 60 mins
This is no ordinary divorce story. In fact, it has the makings of an entertaining romantic comedy. In her 20’s Mercedes Barker started a conversation with an intriguing and romantic man in Argentina, a conversation that has been going for more than 40 years. Together Raul and Mercedes have walked a unique path of marriage, parenthood, and divorce. But not in the order you would expect. Over a lifetime they have been co-parents,...
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March 20, 2023 • 60 mins
Divorce is an unfortunate reality for a staggering number of people every year. Here with common sense suggestions are attorney Jeffrey Stephens and psychologist Dr. Ronald Raymond. Their new book, The Road to Splitsville, is filled with practical information to help readers navigate the legal and emotional aspects of divorce without making themselves crazy, their children miserable or their lawyers rich.
Stephens and Raymond ha...
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March 13, 2023 • 60 mins
Matt and Aimee McQuilken were the entrepreneurial business darlings of their community. After 18 years of marriage they were met with the difficult task of unraveling not only their family home, but also business ventures and real estate investments. Their two daughters were teenagers at the time and began life in two homes. Two homes that were just a few blocks apart, which in the end, became a blessing not a burden. Listen as Aim...
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March 6, 2023 • 60 mins
Two creatives, Erin and Mitch, approached their divorce with compassion, grace and intention. Even their mediator wondered if they should actually get divorced. Listen as they remember announcing their divorce to a group of friends at Mitch’s birthday party and how their two children overruled the standing dog-policy of the family. After years of marriage, and now 8 years post-divorce, they find themselves consistently turning to e...
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February 27, 2023 • 60 mins
Hello listeners! Join me as I riff, rant, and reflect on a few things that can help you in your quest for a Good Divorce. I will also be responding to questions from YOU. What is the best way to introduce and talk about new partners? How can I stop being so triggered by my former spouse? What is it that I need to protect in the divorce process? Remember, it’s never too late to have a good divorce.
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February 20, 2023 • 60 mins
Hailed as too normal* to be a lawyer or ... you're like a lawyer, but nice? Meri Althauser is not your typical divorce lawyer. After many years navigating the courtroom drama of litigating high conflict divorce cases, she has turned toward a kinder, more gentle approach to divorce. As a certified mediator and co-parenting specialist she brings over a decade of experience in the Collaborative Law field. Meri will highlight some of...
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February 13, 2023 • 60 mins
Listen to the unique journey of one same sex couple as they navigate the “invisible divorce”. What happens when couples in the LGBTQ community live a married life and then divorce without the guardrails of the law. This week's guest, Lynn Compton, also highlights the importance of community before, during and after the divorce process. This heartwarming story highlights a post-divorce relationship that is supportive, kind and even...
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February 6, 2023 • 60 mins
Navigating the new dynamics of a blended family can be a rocky road for any family. This week listen to master storyteller and author, Elke Govertsen as she shares her experience as a child of divorce. After spending her early years in Montana, her mother remarried and moved the family to Alaska, with their step-dad. After a rough start the relationship between step-dad and daughter began to bloom into a garden of love and support ...
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January 30, 2023 • 60 mins
Kyle and Kelly have a long history that goes back to preschool in Illinois. Fate brought them back together in the Rocky Mountain West where they met again 25 years later. Shortly thereafter they discovered they were pregnant. They made every effort to live together and raise their daughter under one roof. However, it became clear that was not going to be the right arrangement for their family. For the past 7 years their daughter ...
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January 23, 2023 • 60 mins
They shared a business, a recording studio, and a fan base. Virtually every aspect of their personal and professional lives were intertwined. Fans were heartbroken when they heard the news that long-time musical duo Jake and Jeni Fleming were getting divorced. Listen as they reveal the decisions they made that protected their friendship and their ability to continue making music together. This is more than a divorce story, it is al...
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January 16, 2023 • 60 mins
This week Karen shares the background to a groundbreaking show. Karen is a relationship and human behavior expert. Her super power is understanding and navigating the dynamics between people (be it personal or professional). For more than 20 years, she has helped people like you find tools, strategies, and a path through even the trickiest of moments. In the Good Divorce Show™, Karen only talks about good examples and how to get th...
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